Biography

Career Transactions: Originally signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016…Waived by the Cowboys on Sept. 3, 2016…Added to the Cowboys’ practice squad on Sept. 4, 2016…Released from the Cowboys’ practice squad on Sept. 6, 2016…Added to the San Diego Chargers’ practice squad on Nov. 4, 2016…Signed by the Chargers on Nov. 5, 2016…Waived by the Chargers on Nov. 14, 2016…Signed by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 15, 2016…Waived by the Colts on May 1, 2017…Signed by the Cleveland Browns on June 12, 2017.

At a Glance:

Led all Division I (FBS and FCS) players in total tackles (163) and tackles per game (14.8) in 2015.

Recipient of the 2015 Buck Buchanan Award, given to the nation’s top FCS defensive player.

2016: Recorded one tackle in two games with the Chargers…Also appeared in four games as a member of the Colts.

College: Appeared in 46 games at Norfolk State with 35 starts…Amassed 372 tackles, 52.5 tackles for loss, 22.0 sacks, three interceptions, six passes defensed, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries… Led all Division I (FBS and FCS) players in total tackles (163) and tackles per game (14.8) in 2015 en route to winning the

Buck Buchanan Award, given to the nation’s top FCS defensive player…Norfolk State’s first-ever consensus FCS First Team All-America selection…As a senior in 2015, accumulated 163 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed and one forced fumble in 11 starts…Started all 12 games as a junior, registering 106 tackles (46 solo), 18.0 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one interception, three pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries…Started all 12 games as a sophomore compiling 84 tackles (50 solo), 18.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries…Appeared in all 11 games as a true freshman totaling 19 tackles (12 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one interception and three quarterback hurries…majored in building and construction technology.

Personal: Given name is Deon Jerome King…Native of Reston, Va…High School: Attended Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy and South Lakes High School…Recorded more than 100 tackles and 10.0 sacks as a senior…Accumulated 12.0 sacks and a junior and sophomore…Named All-District in the shotput.

Career Transactions: Originally signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016…Waived by the Cowboys on Sept. 3, 2016…Added to the Cowboys’ practice squad on Sept. 4, 2016…Released from the Cowboys’ practice squad on Sept. 6, 2016…Added to the San Diego Chargers’ practice squad on Nov. 4, 2016…Signed by the Chargers on Nov. 5, 2016…Waived by the Chargers on Nov. 14, 2016…Signed by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 15, 2016…Waived by the Colts on May 1, 2017…Signed by the Cleveland Browns on June 12, 2017.

At a Glance:

Led all Division I (FBS and FCS) players in total tackles (163) and tackles per game (14.8) in 2015.

Recipient of the 2015 Buck Buchanan Award, given to the nation’s top FCS defensive player.

2016: Recorded one tackle in two games with the Chargers…Also appeared in four games as a member of the Colts.

College: Appeared in 46 games at Norfolk State with 35 starts…Amassed 372 tackles, 52.5 tackles for loss, 22.0 sacks, three interceptions, six passes defensed, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries… Led all Division I (FBS and FCS) players in total tackles (163) and tackles per game (14.8) in 2015 en route to winning the

Buck Buchanan Award, given to the nation’s top FCS defensive player…Norfolk State’s first-ever consensus FCS First Team All-America selection…As a senior in 2015, accumulated 163 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed and one forced fumble in 11 starts…Started all 12 games as a junior, registering 106 tackles (46 solo), 18.0 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one interception, three pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries…Started all 12 games as a sophomore compiling 84 tackles (50 solo), 18.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries…Appeared in all 11 games as a true freshman totaling 19 tackles (12 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one interception and three quarterback hurries…majored in building and construction technology.

Personal: Given name is Deon Jerome King…Native of Reston, Va…High School: Attended Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy and South Lakes High School…Recorded more than 100 tackles and 10.0 sacks as a senior…Accumulated 12.0 sacks and a junior and sophomore…Named All-District in the shotput.